Thomas Richard Prostko, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Easley, SC

Thomas Richard Prostko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Easley, South Carolina. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cannon Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 403 Hillcrest Dr, Suite A, Easley, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 442-0771.

Thomas Richard Prostko is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 13970) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1417928243.

Contact Information

Thomas Richard Prostko, MD
403 Hillcrest Dr, Suite A,
Easley, SC 29640-1207
(864) 442-0771
(864) 442-0774

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Richard Prostko
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location403 Hillcrest Dr, Easley, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Thomas Richard Prostko attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417928243
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032187380
  • Enrollment ID: I20080925000532

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Richard Prostko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417928243NPI-NPPES
GP3506MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 13970 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cannon Memorial HospitalPickens, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cannon Memorial Hospital812393066625

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Thomas Richard Prostko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCannon Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497744254
PECOS PAC ID: 8123930666
Enrollment ID: O20040115000729

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Thomas Richard Prostko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas Richard Prostko, MD
403 Hillcrest Dr, Suite A,
Easley, SC 29640-1207

Ph: (864) 442-0771
Thomas Richard Prostko, MD
403 Hillcrest Dr, Suite A,
Easley, SC 29640-1207

Ph: (864) 442-0771

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